Tag Archives: Change

February 25, 2010

Improving Executive Presence One Bite at a Time

Justice Potter Stewart coined an idiomatic phrase so useful it’s like a linguistic hammer. Instead of continuing the struggle to define a nebulous term (in his case, hard-core pornography), he simply stated that “I know it when I see it.” … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Change, Executive Presence, Influence, Leadership, Listening, Personal Development

August 4, 2009

Breaking Down the Barriers to Influence

By a show of hands, how many of you have a membership to a gym? For those of you getting funny looks because you’re sitting in front of your computer with your hand in the air, when was the last … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Change, Comfort zone, Experience curve effects, Influence, Leadership development

July 28, 2009

How to Successfully Transition into a New Role

When people ask you “So, what do you think?” they’re not really asking “So, what do you think?” That question is a euphemism for “So, we worked really hard on this and need validation. Please find a way to praise … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Business, Change, How To, Humility, Leadership, Management, The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels, Trust